Counsel Liaison
Salary
$100,000.00 - $135,717.00 Annually
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type
Probationary FT
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
10709
Department
Department of the Environment
Division
DOE Office of the Director
Opening Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
7/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
50069040
Max Number of Applicants
100
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
The Prince George's County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Counsel Liaison, (Administrative Assistant 4G) grade G27 position, in the Directors Office.
About the Position
This position serves as the highest level of professional, administrative, and supervisory support within the Department. The role is responsible for managing the most complex and sensitive administrative assignments and providing advanced, non-routine administrative assistance.
About the Agency
The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).
Examples of Work
Serving as the County Counsel Legislative Liaison for the Department, receives County legislative initiatives from the Director for preliminary review.
Considers fiscal and programmatic impact after input and advice from the Director, Deputy Directors and subject matter experts from the Department's Divisions.
Monitors and develops legislative initiatives, packages with input from the Director and Deputy Directors.
Monitors and ensures all legislative deadlines are met on behalf of the Department.
Serves as Liaison during State Legislature for Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) and is responsible for monitoring the County's electronic legislative tracking system - Engagifi.
Facilitates the development of testimony per Division, upon request of the IGA and submits testimony to the County Executive's office in a timely manner.
Develops and drafts Administrative Procedures in conjunction with input from the Division's subject matter experts and reviews Prince George's County Code to determine if all regulations have been developed where required under County Code.
Conducts trainings, in coordination with the County's Office of Human Rights and works closely with this office to carry out program mandates.
Manages Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) requests and coordinates with Associate Directors in preparing responses to those requests, including providing guidance, in coordination with the Office of Law.
The incumbent is expected to exercise a high degree of independent judgment within established departmental policies. Work is performed under general supervision, with performance evaluated through conferences, reports, and the successful completion of assigned tasks. Work is performed with latitude for independent judgment under the supervision of the Director of the Department of the Environment. This position is designated "essential" in accordance with DoE Instruction 110.4.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: August 3, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 1801 McCormick Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince Georges County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b)
403(b)
Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.
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Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
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Which of the following best describes your major?
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How many years of progressively responsible administrative experience do you have in government or business?
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If the previous question applies to you, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
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How many years of experience do you have supervising high-level administrative staff?
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If the previous question applies to you, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
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Do you have active status with The Bar of Maryland?
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Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Required Question
Employer Prince Georges County Government
Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159
Largo, Maryland, 20774
Phone 301-883-6330
301-883-6330